Originally Posted by
solomita
Can someone confirm that I understand correctly: does this mean that I can work around the Chase restrictions on churning their United cards (at least one time) by applying for the Continental card and then waiting for the merger?
Thanks!
-- Ethan
Exactly. Opportunities like this don't appear too often and it's wise to take advantage of it. Be aware though, Chase is tightening it's credit. You might get refused for having too many Chase or other accounts regardless of their affiliated organizations. In other words, YMMV.
But take the shot.